Forcep 1st & 2nd Molar Lower

forceps #16, #17, and #23 for lower 1st & 2nd molars (mandibular), in the American pattern:

Forceps #16 – Cowhorn

• Teeth: Lower 1st & 2nd molars (both sides)
• Arch: Mandibular
• Design:
  • Sharp, pointed "horn" beaks
  • Designed to engage the furcation between the mesial and distal roots
  • Straight handles
• Use:
  • Ideal for teeth with well-developed root separation
  • Uses a pumping motion to elevate the tooth with minimal force
• Nickname: Cowhorn forceps
• Aggressiveness: High

Forceps #17

• Teeth: Lower 1st & 2nd molars
• Arch: Mandibular
• Design:
  • Broader beaks, no pointed tips
  • Designed for molars with fused or less divergent roots
• Use:
  • Better suited for molars with fused roots or older patients
  • More conservative than the cowhorn (#16)
• Aggressiveness: Medium

Forceps #23 – Cowhorn Alternative

• Teeth: Lower 1st & 2nd molars
• Arch: Mandibular
• Design:
  • Similar to #16 but with slightly different beak curvature
  • Still has pointed cowhorn tips to engage furcation
• Use:
  • Functions like #16, often used interchangeably
  • Good in tight sockets and with good root separation
• Nickname: Cowhorn forceps
• Aggressiveness: High

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